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Labour MPs in Berkshire vote against speeding up delivery of the Royal Berkshire Hospital
The Labour MPs in Berkshire have been criticised for voting against an effort to speed up the delivery of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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Reading council blasted for bagging up parking ticket machines and removing cash payment option
Reading council has been blasted for bagging up its parking ticket machines and removing the option to pay with cash.
Claims for Reading parking fines blunder ‘slow to a trickle’
Claims for thousands of parking fines that were issued in error in Reading have 'slowed to a trickle'.
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Six figure revamp for theatre Woodley approved despite troubled recent history
A six-figure upgrade is due for a theatre in Woodley despite its troubled recent history.
Former Reading FC boss Ruben Selles on brink of relegation with Hull City
Former Reading FC manager Ruben Selles faces a tense final day with his Hull City side on the brink of relegation in the Championship.
Update: Reading car park incident 'safely resolved' say police
Thames Valley Police have said the fear for welfare incident involving a woman at the Oracle car park in Bridge Street has now been safely resolved.
Thames Valley Police ask public to avoid car park in fear for welfare incident
Thames Valley Police have asked members of the public to avoid the Oracle car park in Bridge Street, Reading.
Delays and cancellations on trains from London Paddington to Reading
National Rail have reported a failure between London Paddington and Reading will cause delays of 20 minutes and trains to be cancelled.
Police 'extremely concerned' about missing Bracknell woman and appeal for help
Thames Valley Police appealing for help as 'extremely concerned' about a missing Jenna, 32, last seen at midday on Thursday, April 24.
Answers given in Reading over call for council pension scheme to divest from Israel
Answers have been given in Reading over a call for the council's pension scheme to divest from companies that are accused
Showdown looms over later licence for Market House bar and venue
A showdown looms over a bid by a bar and venue to keep on selling alcohol and playing music later at night in Reading
Launchpad sets the date for Summer Solstice Swim fundraiser
Launchpad has announced it will be hosting a Summer Solstice Swim fundraiser at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre on Saturday, June 21
Changes due at assisted living and care facility in Whitley
Plans for a new day centre and homes that replace a former care home in Whitley have been adjusted.
Four-bedroom home in 'the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river' for sale
A four-bedroom detached house in the picturesque village of Sonning On Thames is up for sale for £1.25 million
A329 among roads with planned speed limit reductions
Parts of the A329 and A327 are set to go down to a 30 mile per hour speed limit to improve safety.
Reading planning round-up: Play equipment upgrades due at schools across Reading for special needs pupils
Upgrades are due at schools across Reading to install play equipment that is inclusive for children with special needs.
Police appeal for information following ATM robbery
A woman in her eighties was robbed at the ATM outside Tesco on Portman Road on April 23, Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police attempts to crackdown on drug dealing in Whitley estate
Police have made attempts to crack down on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour at an estate in Reading where dealers have taken over people's homes
New affordable homes in Caversham from developer criticised for ‘shoddy’ brickwork’ at other site
New affordable homes in Caversham have been turned over to a housing association whose builders have recently been accused of 'shoddy' brickwork
Restaurant in Caversham builds riverside dining area without permission
A restaurant in Caversham is in trouble with the council after it built a riverside dining area without permission.